JEWELED COOKIE SLICES

1/3 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped candied red and green cherries
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Line an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with foil.

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars together. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir in fruit and almonds; set aside.

Combine dry ingredients; add to the butter mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Invert dough onto a cutting board; remove foil. Cut into 1/4 inch slices; placed on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen
Adapted from source: Taste of Home Magazine, December/January 1999